ट्यूशन
The English word tuition is translated into Hindi as ट्यूशन.
The term refers to the sum of money paid for instruction.
Meaning: sum of money paid for instruction (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term ट्यूशन is an anglicized version of tuition that is commonly understood in urban areas and major cities.
Did you know?
- While ट्यूशन is used for fees, the act of teaching is often described as ट्यूशन पढ़ाना, which literally translates to 'reading tuition'.
- In many parts of India, the word ट्यूशन is synonymous with 'coaching classes', which are massive, intensive private institutes that many students attend after regular school hours.
- The use of ट्यूशन reflects the linguistic influence of the British Raj, where English administrative and educational terms became standard in the Indian subcontinent.
Examples in context
- मेरे बेटे का पढ़ाई का खर्च काफी है।The tuition expenses for my son are quite high.
- क्या आपको उस कोचिंग की जरूरत है?Do you need the coaching classes?
- क्या आपने ट्यूशन के पैसे दिए?kyā āpne ṭuśan ke paise diye?Did you pay the tuition fees?
- मुझे ट्यूशन के लिए पैसे चाहिए।mujhe ṭuśan ke liye paise chāhiye.I need money for tuition.
Example conversation
Aditya and Pooja are discussing their studies.
- आदित्य Adityaपूजा, क्या तुम ट्यूशन जाती हो?Pooja, kya tum tuition jaati ho?Pooja, do you go to tuition?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, मैं अंग्रेज़ी का ट्यूशन लेती हूँ।Haan, main angrezi ka tuition leti hoon.Yes, I take English tuition.
- आदित्य Adityaतुम्हारी ट्यूशन क्लास कहाँ है?Tumhari tuition class kahan hai?Where is your tuition class?
- पूजा Poojaवह मेरे घर के पास ही है।Vah mere ghar ke paas hi hai.It is right near my house.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ट्यूशन, CC BY-SA 4.0.